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Petaluma
Petaluma has been an Upper East Side institution for over 20 years. Anchored by its custom built wood buring pizza ovens and grills, Petaluma serves authentic Italian cusine with a focus on classic, seasonal fare. Our wine list is targeted towards value; our service is friendly, relaxed and professional. Petaluma serves lunch and dinner seven days a week; delivery is also available. We also offer private dining space.
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63 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 63 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(5)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(33)
- great for brunch(18)
- great for lunch(13)
- good for groups(12)
- fit for foodies(10)
- kid-friendly(7)
Petaluma Reviews List
Review 1 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good not Great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"good basic Italian - snarly bartender - waitstaff wonderful - a bit pricey for the quality of their food."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for a Sunday brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went here this past Sunday and really enjoyed it. The food was great, everyone was nice. My criticism was that service was a bit slow when we were looking to pay and head out, but honestly I prefer that to being rushed out!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch
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Review 3 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Avoid Petaluma
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"although it was Mother's Day, we had an early reservation (5:00pm). the restaurant was not overly crowded, but the service was AWFUL!!!!!! the wait staff was extremely uninterested in servicing us. we repeatedly tried to get the attention of a waiter or busboy walking by our table, many times during the course of the evening and almost always were ignored. on a few occasions, someone would look over, make eye contact and completely ignore us. overpriced, mediocre food with horrible service.
STAY AWAY!!!!!"
STAY AWAY!!!!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good standard Italian fare.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good standard Italian fare. Nothing special, but not disappointing."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good and fairly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good and fairly priced, though it you are sitting near the pizza oven it can (understandably) get quite warm. the lighting was also brighter than we would have wished for an evening meal. The service was up to scratch and all in all we had a good evening."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First timer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My first time visit with another couple
we were all happy with our food orders
Service was great no complaints .I will go
Back for sure ."
we were all happy with our food orders
Service was great no complaints .I will go
Back for sure ."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
over an hour until we got
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"over an hour until we got a weekday lunch
spoke to 3 different waitrees and a hostess.
wrong food not any offer of a drink or anything else."
spoke to 3 different waitrees and a hostess.
wrong food not any offer of a drink or anything else."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2011
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Review 8 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I'm Done With Petaluma!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"This is a neighborhood place and I was looking forward to it being good so that we'd have a place to go often. My husband and I both ordered the pork chop (which was tough) but his came with a sweet potato instead of white potatoes just because he asked. After I was served mine I asked the waiter to substitute the white potatoes for a sweet potato but he would not make the substitution. Then when the manager was nearby I asked her. Her response was that there are no substitutions - never! How's that considering my husband did get a sweet potato as a substitution. When I showed it to her with her arrogant attitude she pretended not to notice. I'm done with Petaluma!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 9 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was very good, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good, service was good, all in all a good neigborhood place."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Went for Easter dinner. three
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Easter dinner. three people . Two of three entrees very good .
My roasted ham--fair. Not a lot of flavor. Also, a little skimpy on the bloody marys.
My roasted ham--fair. Not a lot of flavor. Also, a little skimpy on the bloody marys.
If just a little more "love" went into kitchen and service,the restaurant has potential
to go from good to very good.One of the best 'spaces' on the UES.
to go from good to very good.One of the best 'spaces' on the UES.
By,
J Pat E. 70's"
J Pat E. 70's"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner was great, service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dinner was great, service was excellent and the best Buffalo Mozzarella I ever ate...it was like it was made special for me when I ordered it! The only problem I had was the overpowering stench of BBQ. It smacks you in the face when you walk in and is tough to get used to. Hope this helps."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
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Review 12 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Soup was a bit salty- we sent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Soup was a bit salty- we sent it back, otherwise everything was excellent...great neighborhood restaurant. Would definitely return!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was slow but we had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was slow but we had an enjoyable brunch."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
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Review 14 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Petaluma!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Neighborhood staple for years!!! We love the place!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very ordinary. Went for brunch.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very ordinary. Went for brunch. 4 of us. 1 order wrong. Service mediocre."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
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Review 16 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They will only offer the unlimited
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They will only offer the unlimited Mimosa special to groups of 8 or less. I wish we had known this when we made our reservation for 9."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tasty food and excellent wine.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tasty food and excellent wine. The service is very slow, as always."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gluten-free pizza was one
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gluten-free pizza was one of the best I've had - substantial, crispy crust, toppings well-applied. Regular pizza was a tad soggy. Introductory, complimentary crostini were perfectly cooked, with delicious sun-dried tomato sauce, so was surprised at below-average pizza. Service was gracious and prompt, water glasses refilled constantly. Popular local restaurant - food is usually top-notch and service is always excellent."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Really just not a good place
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really just not a good place to visit. So many better even within walking distance."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
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Review 20 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is always good. The service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is always good. The service is too fast. Rushed thru than 30 minutes to get the check. Never got the signiture olives at the start"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Petaluma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Neighborhood Favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's only a few blocks from home, so it scores high on location. I dine there often, though, cause the food is consistently good, moderately priced and served in a warm, comfortable ambiance. Their stoned fired oven pizzas are a great appetizer, or an entree if you are feeling it. Chicken/veal Marsala and the grilled salmon are two of my favorites. Rarely crowded, but always a decent size crowd. They often serve a complimentary fried olive appetizer that's quite tasty. (Didn't get one when I last dined there on Sat. Nite.)"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Petaluma
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate